Lee Accused Of Taking Money For Liquor Cases
A government witness testified that Charles Carter Lee, Franklin County commonwealth's attorney and defendant in a conspiracy case, received protection payments from liquor operators between 1930 and 1933. The witness detailed bribes to Lee and deputy sheriff Will Wray as part of a broader whisky trafficking ring in Virginia, with payments of fifty dollars per car per month and numerous shipments to eastern towns. The trial adjourned after early testimony linking Lee to the scheme and noting related arrests and investigations.
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Roanoke
Charles Carter Lee
Commonwealth
Franklin County
Lee
Franklin Lee
W. A. Christie
Washington, D. C
Christie
Virginia
Willard R
Will Wray
Newport News
Hampton
Phoebus
Chatham
Richmond
Savannah
Georgia
Noter
Franklin
T. J
Jeff” Richards
Callaway
Harrisonburg
G. T. Quilliams
Richards
Roberts
Hodges
John
Walter Turner
Mr. Wray
Leonard Davis
Greenbacks
Turner’s
Wray
Washington
Hampton Motor Company
E. C. Young
Lanahan
Young
Mrs. Ella Heltzel Dies in Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Ella Heltzel, 66, wife of Jonah Heltzel of the Star Tannery section, died in Memorial Hospital at 3 pm from peritonitis after about a week of illness. Born January 4, 1869, she was the daughter of the late William and Barbara Rhodes Anderson. Survived by six or seven children, names not available. funeral arrangements not set as of 3 pm.
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Ella Heltzel
Jonah Heltzel
Star Tannery
Memorial Hospital
William and
Barbara Rhodes Anderson
Marriage License Issued for McClain and Slobig
A marriage license has been issued to John W. McClain of Chambersburg Pennsylvania and Ruth Everett Slobig of Hagerstown Maryland. McClain is the son of Harry and Mrs. McClain of Chambersburg and Slobig is the daughter of Charles H. Slobig and Mrs. Slobig of Hagerstown.
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John W. McClain
Chambersburg
Ruth Everett Slobig
Hagerstown
McClain
Harry McClain
Miss Slobig
Charles H. Slobig
Virginia Nurse Dies in Motor Crash Near Aberdeen
Miss Brook Robinson of Aberdeen died at Havre De Grace Hospital from injuries in a collision on Philadelphia road south of Aberdeen. The nurse, formerly of Galax Virginia, was driving to work when her car crossed into the main road and was struck by a truck trailer driven by Owen P. Conlin of Winter Haven Florida who was arrested for reckless driving but released on bond. A $30,000 damage suit is pending. Her arm was amputated and she bled to death from a lung injury. Burial plans include shipment to Galax after funeral services here.
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Havre DE Grace
Brook Robinson
Aberdeen
Havre de Grace Hospital
Philadelphia
Robinson
Galax
Owen P. Conlin
Winter Haven
Fla
Miss Robinson
Bel Air
Hospital Heads Attend Meeting In Charlottesville
Miss Lillian F. Anderson and Miss Mary Jane McCone travel to Charlottesville for the thirty-fifth annual Graduate Nurses Association of Virginia convention. The three day event in Charlottesville includes addresses, officer elections, and unfinished business, with Frances Helen Zeigler of Richmond as president.
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Lillian F. Anderson
Memorial Hospital
Graduate Nurses Association of Virginia
Mary Jane McCone
State Association
Frances Helen Zeigler
Richmond
Winchester
Mary I. Mastin
Mary E. Marshall
Hampton
Jessie Whetzel Faris
Treasury head backs strong board on credit policy
Senator McAdoo of California, former Treasury Secretary, urged a sound money stance while avoiding debate on inflation due to a pending bonus bill before the President. He played down being a money theorist, saying his role is administrative. Officers teased him as Morgenthau tried to define inflation amid lighthearted moments.
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McAdoo
D-Calif
the Treasury
Treasury
Morgenthau
Shanghai Chase for Janice Edding Sets Navy Officer on Edge
Lieutenant Valen tine Preston on the Yangtze patrol hurries to reach Janice Edding before her ship sails from Shanghai. He recalls a canceled date and Janice’s departure with her father back to the United States as he searches for a sampan amid busy river life. He recalls childhood friendship and a past filled with naval youth before a cliffhanger ending.
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Nanking
Ricksha
Shanghai
Valentine Preston
Panay
Yangtze
Val
Janice Edding
Jan
China
Frenchtown
Taft
Astor
Standard Oil
States
Europe
Wenceslaus
Edding
Leavis
Abody
Annapolis Boy Found Dead In Weems Creek Near Home
The body of seven year old Frank Sazama, son of a Naval Academy athletic instructor, was found floating in Weems creek near his home in Annapolis. Two local boys discovered the body, ending a two day search by midshipmen, navy planes and boats.
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Annapolis
Frank Sazama
Naval Academy
Weems Creek
Sazama
Alvin Shaw
Bruce Stallings
West Annapolis
Foss
Frank
For Rent and Help Wanted Classified Mix
Five items appear including two apartments for rent at 316 S Cameron St and 20 Peyton Street, a 5 room unit and a small furnished option. A position seeks an office girl with stenography skills and two week trial. Young men over 18 offered a paid opportunity with good health. A piano and balance plan offered to buyers in Winchester Virginia. A quiet couple seeks a small furnished apartment with kitchen. Plant sale notice and prices from F W Magruder on N Main St.
Stephens City Defeats Woodstock 11 to 2 In Baseball Clash
Stephens City High School extended its winning streak by defeating Woodstock High School 11 to 2 on the diamond. Petrie hit a fourth inning double and a sixth inning home run to spark the surge as the staff struck out 14 and allowed six hits. Yancey collected four hits in four at bats, while Petrie added three hits in five appearances. Woodstock used three pitchers in the effort.
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Stephens City High School
Woodstock High School
Petrie
Bailey
Woodstock
Stephan City
Stephens City
Yancey
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